Bonefishing is excellent off the Islamorada flats. More world record bonefish are caught off Islamorada than anywhere else in the world. To hunt this elusive fish, your tackle will consist of either a 10 lb. test Diawa spinning reel and rod or a 10 weight fly rod and reel.
Bonefishing is year-round in Islamorada Florida Keys.
While tarpon and bonefishing, you frequently catch a permit
or two as an added bonus.
Some Bonefish Facts
Bonefish are found primarily inshore, living in the shallows of the Florida Keys. These shallows are usually less than 1 foot deep, and are usually over lush grass flats. Occasionally they are found over white sand.
Bonefish travel in loose schools, feeding on shrimp, shellfish, crabs and fish from the bottom.
An average bonefish weighs between 3 and 5 pounds. The largest bonefish in the world are regularly caught on the flats around the Florida Keys. Here, bonefish are regularly 10+ pounds.
The largest bonefish caught in Florida weighed 15 pounds, 6 ounces.
